Meat Cutter — Fresh Cuts & Customer Service

vallartasupermarkets; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Scholarship opportunities

Job summary

Vallarta Supermarkets is seeking a friendly Meat Cutter to join our fast-paced retail team. You will cut, marinate, and display high-quality meats while delivering outstanding customer service and ensuring accurate weighing, pricing, and labeling.

Work with the Meat Manager and teammates to maintain clean, safe displays, follow food safety standards, and help customers find the right products, often balancing speed with accuracy.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of consumer products and meat cuts.
• Familiarity with tools and machinery in the meat department.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic understanding of English language.
• Professional, team-oriented, and respectful attitude.
• Must be able to transfer to other store locations within a reasonable commute.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Smile and greet customers, providing prompt and courteous service.
• Perform different meat cuts as directed by the Meat Manager.
• Prepare meats with marinades and vegetables.
• Accommodate and stock display cases and coolers as required.
• Transport products to coolers, storage areas, and worktables.
• Promote sales through suggestive selling.
• Respond to customer requests while ensuring honesty in packaging, weighing, and pricing.
• Notify manager when supplies or products are needed.
• Ensure case temperatures are appropriate and report discrepancies.
• Maintain knowledge of meat, seafood, and cremeria product codes; comply with state weights and measures laws.
• Assist coworkers (dispatchers, fillers, cutters) with cuts and questions.
• Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment.
• Follow food safety, health codes, and dress code standards.
• Report on equipment issues immediately.
• Work safely, respecting coworkers and customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Meat knowledge

Meat cuts

Tools & machinery

Fast-paced environment

English (basic)

Teamwork

Work eligibility in the U.S.

Tools

Meat department tools

Job description

Vallarta Supermarkets is seeking a friendly Meat Cutter to join our fast-paced retail team. You will cut, marinate, and display high-quality meats while delivering outstanding customer service and ensuring accurate weighing, pricing, and labeling.

Work with the Meat Manager and teammates to maintain clean, safe displays, follow food safety standards, and help customers find the right products, often balancing speed with accuracy.